Jaishawn Barham, a Michigan Wolverines edge rusher, previously played linebacker at Maryland before transferring. He has 47 career starts, totaling 193 tackles, 12 sacks, and one interception.
Oct 4, 2025; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jaishawn Barham (1) reacts in the second half against the Wisconsin Badgers at Michigan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images | Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images
Jaishawn Barham started his collegiate career at Maryland as a lknebacker and would transfer to Michigan after two seasons. Barham would go on to play as a linebacker at Michigan in 2024, before transitioning to being an edge rusher in 2025.
In all, Barham made 47 career starts with 193 tackles (23 for loss), 12 sacks, two forced fumbles and one interception.
Barham did some nice things in his lone season at edge, but his production varied drastically and there were large swaths of the season where his pass-rush was needed in big moments and he wasnāt able to come through. Barham has athleticism, a high motor, and a steady amount of speed but winning with strength and physicality against offensive linemen, especially in the NFL, could be an uphill battle.
While NFL teams likely view Barham as a better fit at edge, I question that logic and see a player who could have more of a shot at longevity in the NFL as a linebacker. Perhaps Barhamās best usage in the NFL will be his ability to play linebacker and edge in certain packages. Barham canāt be expected to ever be an every-down edge type player, but thereās reasonable optimism he could be part of a rotation at the position.
Jaishawn Barham has recorded 193 tackles, 12 sacks, two forced fumbles, and one interception over 47 career starts.
Jaishawn Barham transferred from Maryland to Michigan after two seasons to continue his football career, eventually transitioning from linebacker to edge rusher.
Before becoming an edge rusher, Jaishawn Barham played as a linebacker at both Maryland and Michigan.
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